Rope Access

What is Rope Access?

Rope access provides a safe, cost-efficient, and effective means of accessing structures and geologic features for rescue, inspection, maintenance, and construction.

VA Education Benefits Eligible

Our Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT®) training is eligible for use of VA Education Benefits.

NOTE: Only Level One.

Three-Level Course

Our SPRAT training is for anyone who needs rope access – tower technicians, law enforcement, wind turbine technicians, firefighters, window washers, ski lift inspection and repair personnel, dam inspectors, amusement park repair personnel, you name it.

Our five-day course (CEL301) is taught at three different skill levels:

  • Level One – Eligible for VA Education Benefits.
  • Level Two – Can be taken six months after Level 1 certification AND 500 hours accrued
  • Level Three – Can be taken six month after Level 2 certification AND 500 hours accrued

After four days of hands-on techniques, participants will receive a one-day evaluation consisting of a demonstration of skills and a written test.


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Rope AccessRES304Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians Level One
SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3 certification. This course consists of four days of hands-on technique practice followed by one day of instruction for evaluation and a practical exam. NOTE:  Only SPRAT Level 1 training is eligible.SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification consists of the following three courses:SPRAT Level 1 CertificationSPRAT Level 2 Certification – Can be taken six months after Level 1 certification AND 500 hours accruedSPRAT Level 3 Certification – Can be taken six months after Level 2 certification AND 500 hours accruedUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to perform respective level 1, 2, or 3 SPRAT tasks. Show less
SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3 certification. This course consists of four days of hands-on technique practice followed by one day…
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Rope AccessRES310Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians Level Two
**PLEASE NOTE** According to SPRAT standards, a completed log book is required for Level 2.SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Processional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3 certification. This course consists of four days of hands-on technique practice followed by one day of instruction for evaluation and a practical exam. SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification consists of the following three courses:CEL301: SPRAT Level 1 CertificationCEL302: SPRAT Level 2 CertificationCEL303: SPRAT Level 3 CertificationUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to perform respective level 1, 2, or 3 SPRAT tasks. Show less
**PLEASE NOTE** According to SPRAT standards, a completed log book is required for Level 2.SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Processional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3…
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Rope AccessRES311Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians Level Three
**PLEASE NOTE** According to SPRAT standards, a completed log book is required for Level 3.SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3 certification. This course consists of four days of hands-on technique practice followed by one day of instruction for evaluation and a practical exam. SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification consists of the following three courses:CEL301: SPRAT Level 1 CertificationCEL302: SPRAT Level 2 CertificationCEL303: SPRAT Level 3 CertificationUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to perform respective level 1, 2, or 3 SPRAT tasks. Show less
**PLEASE NOTE** According to SPRAT standards, a completed log book is required for Level 3.SPRAT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certification is designed to provide an overview of the skills required to successfully complete Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1, 2, or 3…
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